So when I heard word Montreal comedian extraordinaire (and host of CJAD's Comedy Show) Joey Elias had come up with an innovative way to help his friend lose some extra pounds, I thought this would make for some inspiring radio.

I wasn't disappointed.

Chris Venditto is a rising star on the local comedy scene, and feels it's time to drop some weight. His friend Joey Elias wanted to help out in a unique way, and so organized something of an intervention, albeit a more celebratory occasion than the word would imply.

They even had a Smiling Buddha cake, bringing the point home in a literal and appropriately funny way.

Joey's the kind of guy who goes the extra mile, and so has agreed - as have many of Chris' friends - to join him at the gym. They'll be stopping by from time to time so we can chart their progress, and share in a few laughs too.